How much is too much?
December 8th, 2003 | Published in Films | 19 Comments
I love watching movies. I can probably watch some of my favourite ones (like When Harry Met Sally!) about 7–8 times. Ten times at the most!
So when I read about Sukanya’s post about watching Shrek ninety times, I’m filled with pure amazement. Just 10 more views to go before she completes a century and enters the Guiness Book of Movie Records!
A hundred times? That is about 200 hours of pure Shrek. All I can say is ‘wow’! She definitely deserves an award.
How many times can you watch or have you watched your favourite movie? I’m sure none of you will come close to Suku’s record though!
December 9th, 2003 at 8:07 am (#)
I have seen my favorite movie “Micheal Madhana Kaamarajan” deffinetly more than 100 times.… There was a time when I would watch it everyday twice or thrice.… constantly for 3 months or so.
That was when I was younger (7–10). My newer records are not so mention-worthy. “A few Good men” — 8 times and “Amar Akbar Anthony” — 10/12 times. “Dil Chahtha Hai” — 6/7 times and the “Sixth Sense” 7/8 times :D
December 9th, 2003 at 11:00 am (#)
Well viewing is certainly > 10 times for: Matrix-1, Jumanji, Jurassic Park, Hera-pheri, Terminator, Alien, thanks to cable TV. About 5–6 times in my college days, “Maine Pyar Kiya” and “Dil” and (for some strange reasons, “Nakabandi”, ever heard of this movie?)
December 9th, 2003 at 2:02 pm (#)
Vidya: It must have been a really good movie. And btw, what were you doing watching movies at such a tender age?!
Debashish: Ten is definitely my limit!
December 9th, 2003 at 4:53 pm (#)
Anita
i mustve been in and around you site for a good two hours yesteday. you have a great style and seem to be a real good organiser too.
By the way i was in Jorhat in school for 3 years when dad was posted there– there is something so romantic about the place and the people– cant forget the Nimathi Ghat, Bhihus, Durga puja,(forgot the name of the )dancedramas…not to mention the Japi and the Gamuchas. dont u write on assam?
December 9th, 2003 at 10:37 pm (#)
I must have seen ‘The Matrix’ atleast about 15 times. ‘Matrix Reloaded’ about 5 times and ‘Matrix Revolutions’ exactly 2 times. Compare that with Suku’s record and it pales out!
December 9th, 2003 at 10:38 pm (#)
Ahh! How could I forget ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro’! That must definitely be above 20 times.
December 10th, 2003 at 12:36 am (#)
Hmm… I have probably seen the Godfather movies close to 50 times. I know the movie by heart. Vidya… MMKR is one of my favs as well… remember all the lines from that and Apoorva Sagotharargal.
Apart from that almost all the movies I’ve watched in recent years (not necessarily new movies), I’ve seen atleast 5 times each.
December 10th, 2003 at 1:52 am (#)
I’ve watched “The thin Red line” about 5–6 times. That’s pretty much my limit I guess.
December 10th, 2003 at 9:59 am (#)
Praveen/Jogger: Nice to hear you were here and hope you enjoyed it! I was in Jorhat too for about 2–3 years and studied in Mt Carmel school at that time. I do write about Assam once in a while. I was recently in Guwahati myself. I haven’t really spent too much time there though, that’s why you won’t find much. But I do plan on doing more of it in the future!
December 10th, 2003 at 10:04 am (#)
Nilesh: I’ve watched Matrix once and Reloaded once and I have still to figure out what it is about the movie! Maybe Revolutions will clear that up a little bit, but the reviews have stopped me from straying into the hall for this one! I’ve watched Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron once on TV years and years ago. And I can’t remember it!
Anand: 50 times? But then you’re an up and coming movie director so I guess its understandable. I’m planning to see Anjali once again when I get back to Mumbai! I still can’t get over the fact that you were the little boy in it ;) I used to watch heaps of South Indian movies on TV earlier, but I just wish they had English sub-titles. Some of them do seem really good.
Gandalf: 2 would be my limit for that movie. War/violent movies I can’t handle more than a couple of times, however good they might be.
December 10th, 2003 at 6:56 pm (#)
I have watched Masoom a number of times. Have lost count now but i’m sure its more than 10 times by now — easily…
December 11th, 2003 at 12:08 am (#)
:)
December 11th, 2003 at 11:15 am (#)
Crab: Ten is a humanly limit, methinks! Unless you’re Sukanya.
Anand: I hope my video library has the CD :)
December 11th, 2003 at 6:58 pm (#)
Who’s Sukanya plz ?
December 12th, 2003 at 12:02 pm (#)
The movie queen, also known as Anya the princess. She eats, dreams, lives and watches movies!
December 14th, 2003 at 1:57 pm (#)
Hahaha, just when I thought you don’t read my journal ;)
Actually I was hardly watching the movie…coz I was too busy narrating the whole script to all those around me ;)
And loved ur review of Kal Ho Naa Ho. :) I might see it again for the 2nd time today may be ;)
December 15th, 2003 at 6:46 pm (#)
some food for thought, ive watched the fellowship of the ring 15 times
December 17th, 2003 at 5:21 pm (#)
Suku: I do drop by every once in a while to check what mischief you’re upto. Now that I can’t keep an eye on you from my desk ;) Hope you’re not still fighting and hassling your dear neighbour!
June 6th, 2005 at 11:58 pm (#)
Harry met Sally is one of my favourites too. I have watched that at least ten times. I can surely take it a couple times more :) Love that movie and the chemistry between the protagonists :)